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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.13, 12,218.72 and 3,760.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.13, 12,218.72 and 3,760.36 is: 5,636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.13 : 12,218.72 = 3,760.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.13/12,218.72 = 3,760.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.13x = 12,218.72 × 3,760.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.13x = 45,946,736.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,946,736.59/8,152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.16

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